I noticed on the build order thread that Milous put out that there is a Fall placeholder for the Trailhawk II release. For those excited about this prospect, where will you take yours, assuming it stays as capable as the Prototype?

I'm thinking Moab for sure, Ouray, and some of the sand / mud trails here in the East?

I'm so tempted to try the Rubicon (I followed a lifted older Grand last August); just don't know if I can afford the repairs.

Where would YOU go?

If it costs as much as I think it will I think I will be taking it to work alot!

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I believe that the QDII has the ELSD, and it is in the back. Not the same as a "true" locker of a live axle like the Rubicon Wrangler.

If I had to pick, I'd pick a rear locker...did most of the Rubicon Trail with only rear locker. The front locker is great but can limit turning radius on tight trails. The Cherokee (not the Grand) that is coming out advertises "lockers"...wonder if they really are or if they are just limited slip? Since I'm sure they have independent front and rear suspension...

Anyway, I'm with you in hoping for real lockers, but will settle for the ELSD as the Quadra Drive II is THAT good. I've taken my older 2002 Overland places I would never dream of taking my military HMMWV.

I changed my mind and agree that they should keep the 35s, but my hunch is that they will not. I don't know how much would go into changing the body lines/fender flare etc... and how much that would disrupt production. Maybe someone on the inside can give us some more info.

Agreed... I actually just watched another video of it at Moab and am a bit worried at the lack of wheel well clearance as it went over the rocks. The article said it was at max lift (rock level 2) but...seemed like there might be rubbing if it went faster than 2 or 3 mph. The driver was VERY cautious as he drove over what seemed like only moderate terrain.

Hopefully they can give a modest lift with minimal fender interference.

Agreed... I actually just watched another video of it at Moab and am a bit worried at the lack of wheel well clearance as it went over the rocks. The article said it was at max lift (rock level 2) but...seemed like there might be rubbing if it went faster than 2 or 3 mph. The driver was VERY cautious as he drove over what seemed like only moderate terrain.

Hopefully they can give a modest lift with minimal fender interference.

But keep those 35's!!!!

It can't be at rock level 2!, it has the steel spring suspension not Air suspension

All I know is that there seemed to be minimal clearance at the wheel well and the driver was VERY tentative. There was something written on one article about it being forced to a high rock level to help with tire clearance.